WHAT IF I GET PREG ON MTX

kezzo1
kezzo1 Member Posts: 171
edited 20. May 2009, 06:38 in Living with Arthritis archive
just some advice really what wouldnt happen if im om mtx and i accidently got preg,,, would i miss carry? could i lead a normal preg?
would the baby have problems? defects?
obviously i do take precautions as this isnt a matter taken lightly with being on leathal meds just waundered what if? ta

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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi kezzo

    I have learnt from this forum that metho should not be taken if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

    Methotrexate can cause miscarriage and serious birth defects.

    All the best
    Elna
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,086
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Scary thought Kezzo
    I suppose you have to use the most foolproof method you can.
    You are right to think about it though, before rather than, after the event.
    Hope you are still doing well?
    Take care
    Toni xx
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Elna's right Kezzo, I'm sure, although you could always check with the Helpline team on here too just for the official line.

    Luv Legs :D
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • carolinemoore4ntlworld
    carolinemoore4ntlworld Member Posts: 3
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi ya

    I was on Mtx before i got pregnant. My Dr advised me (well actually told me in no uncertain terms!!) that i have to be off the drug for 6 months before i started trying (its the same with Humira/Embrel). It can and will normally kill the egg almost immediately! Its because it fights any abnormalities in your body and that is seen as one.

    Sorry for the not so good news, but youll be surprised how quick 6months goes if youre waiting to try! If not, all the protection you can use in the meantime!!

    lots love Caz x
  • suziev
    suziev Member Posts: 252
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi

    after having my second baby i just worried non stop about getting pregnant, even though we were being 'safe'.
    however we sorted out our problem with the a trip to the doctors for my hubby 'snip' snip' :lol:
    if it's a worry i think you just can't relax, it was always on my mind drove me crazy.
    suzie x
  • kezzo1
    kezzo1 Member Posts: 171
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks guys im not preg just curious as to what would happen if?? i am a careful lady so alls well take care everyone xx :P

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